Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Creaming Mixture

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

→ Binding and Flavor

08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

10 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
11 - 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly blended. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with the packed brown sugar and granulated sugar for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined and no streaks of flour remain.
06 - Carefully fold in the Rice Krispies cereal, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows (if using) until uniformly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Spoon rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each portion at least 2 inches apart.
08 - Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden brown but centers remain slightly soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Notes:

01 - Mini marshmallows add a gooey texture; omit for a firmer cookie.
02 - Cookie centers may appear underdone when removed from the oven but will set as they cool.